Communications conference recap
PCGVR newsroom liaison Orodne McClain and some of our favorite partners participated in the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication national conference in Philadelphia. Read More
In the News
PCGVR founders discuss gun violence reporting
PCGVR director Jim MacMillan and research director Dr. Jessica Beard discuss gun violence, prevention and the role of the media on The Trauma Beat podcast with journalist, trauma researcher and author Tamara Cherry Read More
Incredible August at PCGVR
We had an incredible August at PCGVR, making the case for better gun violence reporting on panels at three national conference, culminating here last week when the Online News Association (ONA) Conference convened here in Philadelphia. Our Read More
Weekly Brief: 06.28.23
Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
This week: Stepping up to start our fourth year.
Weekly Brief: 07.07.23
Each week we share news from our Center plus local updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
This week: New stop-and-frisk report from NYC. Join our award winners in Washington this summer. Credible Messenger Reporting Project update.
Above: Our Credible Messenger Community Manager Maxayn Gooden stands by an etched glass image of her son Jahsun at the House of the Living memorial space honoring victims of gun violence now being developed by Swarthmore College students and faculty members at FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses in Elkins Park.
Weekly Brief: 05.24.23
Each week: We share news from our Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
This week: Oronde takes the stage in San Francisco, Dr. Beard in the news, a new Credible Messenger Report and more headlines.
Weekly Brief: 02.22.23
Each week we share news from our Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn.
Above: Apply now to participate in the Credible Messenger Reporting Project this spring.
Weekly Brief: 01.11.23
Each week we share news from our Center plus updates on gun violence and prevention from our partners at Billy Penn
This week: Billy Penn checks out our new research. We discuss our work on FOX 29’s Save Our Streets: A Year of Hope.
How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis without harming communities
Beatrice Forman of Billy Penn spent the day at our recent Better Gun Violence Workshop and prepared this report. Read More